The research paper assignment is to write a research paper that explains " how Information Technology (IT) promotes getting people who are affected by policies involved in the policy-making process" . Cite specific examples. You must reference two (2) peer-reviewed articles or papers that support your thesis statement. One of these papers may be from your annotated bibliography assignment . The final paper must be at least 500 words in length. (DO NOT exceed 500 words by a material amount. Excessive words or too many references will NOT impress me.) So in summary, here are the research paper requirements: 1. 2 peer reviewed resources (articles or papers) (1 may be from your annotated bibliography assignment) 2. Paper MUST address: How Information Technology (IT) promotes getting people who are affected by policies involved in the policy-making process. Cite specific examples. 3. Cited sources must directly support your paper (i.e. not incidental references) At least 500 words in length (but NOT longer than 1000 words) .